‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Super 8’ lead the award winners at the 38th Annual Saturn Awards last night, as each film was honored with three awards. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films presented the Saturn Awards in Burbank, California for the top honors for genre entertainment from February 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012.
The Best Science Fiction Film award was presented to ‘Rise of the Planent of the Apes.’ ‘Super 8’ was presented with Best Director for J.J. Abrams, Best Music for Michael Giacchino and Best Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Joel Courtney.
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ was awarded for Best Fantasy Film, while Best Horror Thriller Film went to ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.’ ‘Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol’ was named Best Action/Adventure Film.
For television, awards were given to show shows as ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Fringe.’ Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series went to ‘Breaking Bad,’ while the show’s, star, Bryan Cranston won for Best Actor on Television. His co-star, Aaron Paul, won for Best Supporting Actor on Television. Meanwhile, ‘Fringe’ won Best Network Television Series.
Check out the full list of winners at the 38th Annual Saturn Awards below.
FILM AWARDS
Best Science Fiction Film: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Best Fantasy Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
Best Horror/Thriller Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Best Action/Adventure Film: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Best Actor: Michael Shannon (Take Shelter)
Best Actress: Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia)
Best Supporting Actor: Andy Serkis (Rise of the Planet of the Apes)
Best Supporting Actress: Emily Blunt (The Adjustment Bureau)
Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Joel Courtney (Super 8)
Best Director: J.J. Abrams (Super 8)
Best Writing: Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter)
Best Music: Michael Giacchino (Super 8)
Best Editor: Paul Hirsch (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol)
Best Production Design: Dante Ferretti (Hugo)
Best Costume: Alexandra Byrne (Thor)
Best Make-Up: Dave Elsey, Fran Needham, Conor O’Sullivan (X-Men: First Class)
Best Special Effects: Dan Lemmon, Joe Letteri, R. Christopher White, Daniel Barrett (Rise of
the Planet of the Apes)
Best International Film: The Skin I Live In
Best Animated Film: Puss in Boots
TELEVISION AWARDS
Best Network Television Series: Fringe
Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series: Breaking Bad
Best Television Presentation: The Walking Dead
Best Youth-Oriented Television Series: Teen Wolf
Best Actor on Television: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Best Actress on Television: Anna Torv (Fringe)
Best Supporting Actor on Television: Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Best Supporting Actress on Television: Michelle Forbes (The Killing)
Best Guest Star on Television: Tom Skerritt (Leverage)
HOME ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
Best DVD/BD Release: (tie) Atlas Shrugged, Part One and The Perfect Host
Best DVD/BD Special Edition Release: Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis
Best DVD/BD Collection Release: Stanley Kubrick: The Essential Collection
Best DVD/BD Television Series Release: Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FROM THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FICTION,
FANTASY & HORROR FILMS
The Life Career Award: Frank Oz
The Life Career Award: James Remar
The Filmmakers Showcase Award: Drew Goddard
The Milestone Award: The Simpsons
The Innovator Award: Robert Kirkman
The Appreciation Award: Jeffrey Ross (for hosting the Saturn Awards)
Robert Kirkman Presented Innovator Award at 38th Annual Saturn Awards; Photo Credit Matt Hoyle
James Remar Presented With Life Career Award at 38th Annual Saturn Awards